Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Australia 2022 |
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![]() The Australian territory consists of two atolls made up of 27 coral islands, of which only two are inhabited – West Island and Home Island. More than 75% of the population of around 600 people are Cocos Malays. |
Several similar huts divided into quarters are available for tourists on West Island near the airfield |
![]() Wild coconut trees on West Island and Home Island stem from the original coconut plantations |
![]() Remnants of old jetty on West Island |
![]() This photo taken from a bird-hide on West Island |
![]() Birding on West Island |
![]() Birding on West Island Macro Paper Wasp nest on West Island |
![]() There were many Hermit Crabs on the beaches |
![]() Hermit Crab |
Purple Crab on West Island |
Signpost on West Island |
![]() Preparing to cross by motored canoe to South Island |
![]() Geoffrey's canoe came to a grinding halt in the shallow water |
![]() Approaching South Island |
![]() Birding on the South Island mud flats |
![]() We took the ferry to Home Island several times |
![]() Welcome sign on Home Island |
![]() Avenue leading to the Clunies-Ross house |
Clunies-Ross house "Oceania" on Home Island |
![]() Coconut palms on Home Island |
![]() Mud flats on Home Island for birding |
![]() Typical houses in the Malay settlement on Home Island |
![]() Mosque on Home Island |
![]() Typical business and family transport on Home Island |
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